Expostulate
/ɪkˈspɑːstʃəleɪt/verb
To argue or discuss, especially to demand or protest against something.
After receiving a poor grade, the student expostulated with the teacher about the fairness of the exam.
Often appears as...
- expostulate with someone
- expostulate about something
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Debate Intensity
Used when expressing strong disagreement or challenge, often with passion and persistence.
She continued to expostulate on the issue, unwilling to accept the decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Usage
'Expostulate' is not commonly used today; it might sound old-fashioned or overly formal.
Grandfather was known to expostulate about the decline of today's music.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Discontent
It implies a deeper level of disagreement than a casual debate, often involving ethical or moral grounds.
Activists expostulate against injustices to bring about social change.
Compare with
beratechallengedeprecateobjectprotestorremonstratereprimandreproach
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